Best amnesia and lost memory anime

Death Parade (2015) leads the amnesia and lost memory list, with a community score of 8.2, ahead of Black Butler: Book of Murder. The 40 shows span 2000 to 2021, and 1 of them came out in the last five years. 38 of them carry the AniList tag "Amnesia". Most are also mystery, action, and comedy. 32 are series and 4 are movies; the typical series runs 13 episodes. Ranked by how plainly each story is built on amnesia and lost memory, then community score and popularity. Each entry says what it was matched on.

Death Parade
TV series · 2015 · 12 episodes · ★ 8.2
Why it fits: AniList tag: Amnesia
Black Butler: Book of Murder
OVA · 2015 · ★ 8.2
Why it fits: AniList tag: Amnesia
Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dreaming Girl
Movie · 2019 · ★ 8.2
Why it fits: AniList tag: Amnesia
Golden Time
TV series · 2013 · 24 episodes · ★ 7.7
Why it fits: AniList tag: Amnesia; synopsis mentions “amnesia”
Cowboy Bebop: The Movie
Movie · 2001 · ★ 8.2
Why it fits: AniList tag: Amnesia
Eden of the East
TV series · 2009 · 11 episodes · ★ 7.9
Why it fits: AniList tag: Amnesia; synopsis mentions “amnesia”
Elfen Lied
TV series · 2004 · 13 episodes · ★ 7.4
Why it fits: AniList tag: Amnesia
Ergo Proxy
TV series · 2006 · 23 episodes · ★ 7.8
Why it fits: AniList tag: Amnesia
Tokyo Ghoul:re
TV series · 2018 · 12 episodes · ★ 7.2
Why it fits: AniList tag: Amnesia
Grimgar, Ashes and Illusions
TV series · 2016 · 12 episodes · ★ 7.7
Why it fits: AniList tag: Amnesia
Danganronpa: The Animation
TV series · 2013 · 13 episodes · ★ 7.1
Why it fits: AniList tag: Amnesia
Dusk Maiden of Amnesia
TV series · 2012 · 12 episodes · ★ 7.7
Haibane Renmei
TV series · 2002 · 13 episodes · ★ 8.0
Why it fits: AniList tag: Amnesia
Chobits
TV series · 2002 · 26 episodes · ★ 7.4
Why it fits: AniList tag: Amnesia
Blood+
TV series · 2005 · 50 episodes · ★ 7.5
Why it fits: AniList tag: Amnesia
PandoraHearts
TV series · 2009 · 25 episodes · ★ 7.6
Why it fits: AniList tag: Amnesia
Phantom: Requiem for the Phantom
TV series · 2009 · 26 episodes · ★ 7.8
Why it fits: AniList tag: Amnesia
Kanon (2006)
TV series · 2006 · 24 episodes · ★ 7.9
Why it fits: AniList tag: Amnesia
One Week Friends
TV series · 2014 · 12 episodes · ★ 7.6
Why it fits: AniList tag: Amnesia
Chaika -The Coffin Princess-
TV series · 2014 · 12 episodes · ★ 7.3
Why it fits: AniList tag: Amnesia
ZOMBIE LAND SAGA
TV series · 2018 · 12 episodes · ★ 7.6
Why it fits: AniList tag: Amnesia
ef - a tale of memories.
TV series · 2007 · 12 episodes · ★ 7.8
Why it fits: AniList tag: Amnesia; synopsis mentions “amnesia”
Dorohedoro
TV series · 2020 · 12 episodes · ★ 8.0
Why it fits: AniList tag: Amnesia
Vampire Knight
TV series · 2008 · 13 episodes · ★ 6.9
Why it fits: AniList tag: Amnesia
The Future Diary: Redial
OVA · 2013 · ★ 7.2
Why it fits: AniList tag: Amnesia
the Garden of sinners Chapter 4: The Hollow Shrine
Movie · 2008 · ★ 7.8
Why it fits: AniList tag: Amnesia; synopsis mentions “amnesia”
Air
TV series · 2005 · 12 episodes · ★ 7.2
Why it fits: AniList tag: Amnesia
Yu-Gi-Oh!
TV series · 2000 · 224 episodes · ★ 7.2
Why it fits: AniList tag: Amnesia
ID:INVADED
TV series · 2020 · 13 episodes · ★ 7.8
Why it fits: AniList tag: Amnesia
Odd Taxi
TV series · 2021 · 13 episodes · ★ 8.2
Why it fits: AniList tag: Amnesia
SSSS.GRIDMAN
TV series · 2018 · 12 episodes · ★ 7.2
Why it fits: AniList tag: Amnesia
Casshern Sins
TV series · 2008 · 24 episodes · ★ 7.5
Why it fits: AniList tag: Amnesia; synopsis mentions “remembers nothing”
Kaiba
TV series · 2008 · 12 episodes · ★ 7.9
Why it fits: AniList tag: Amnesia
Bleach the Movie: Fade to Black
Movie · 2008 · ★ 7.4
Why it fits: AniList tag: Amnesia
Xam'd: Lost Memories
ONA · 2008 · ★ 7.7
Dance in the Vampire Bund
TV series · 2010 · 12 episodes · ★ 6.9
Why it fits: AniList tag: Amnesia
Macross Frontier
TV series · 2008 · 25 episodes · ★ 7.8
Why it fits: AniList tag: Amnesia
Happy Sugar Life
TV series · 2018 · 12 episodes · ★ 6.8
Why it fits: AniList tag: Amnesia
Utawarerumono
TV series · 2006 · 26 episodes · ★ 7.6
Why it fits: AniList tag: Amnesia
Space Battleship Yamato 2199
OVA · 2012 · ★ 8.0
Why it fits: AniList tag: Amnesia

Questions about amnesia and lost memory anime

What is the best amnesia and lost memory anime?

By AniVids' ranking, Death Parade comes first, followed by Black Butler: Book of Murder and Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dreaming Girl.

What are the newest and oldest amnesia and lost memory anime on this list?

The newest is Odd Taxi (2021) and the oldest is Yu-Gi-Oh! (2000).

How many amnesia and lost memory anime are there?

AniVids has 216 amnesia and lost memory titles that match (counting each season, movie and special), and 128 separate franchises where it is plainly central. This page lists the best 40.

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